O’Keeffe Museum Presents Arts & Leadership Student Show in Partnership with Santa Fe Community College

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–July 22, 2024 (Santa Fe, NM)–The Art & Leadership Program at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum will present its annual student art show on Friday, August 2, at the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Visual Arts Gallery with an opening celebration from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM.

“Every year, the students and staff of Art & Leadership look forward to this vibrant, dynamic display of works from future artists,” Grace Almanza, Manager of Tour and School Programs at the Museum, said. “It’s a display of their growth in art and life skills to their families, friends, and communities.”

The show will feature student work created during the camp including sculptures, printmaking, watercolors, collage, ceramics, fused glass, and more.

The Art & Leadership program, now in its 26^th year, is a free week-long summer camp for middle school youth. The program was created as an homage to Georgia O’Keeffe’s lifelong passion for education and learning. The program is designed to address the gap in artistic development between elementary and high school while focusing on independent thinking, building self-esteem, and strengthening self-respect. Museum staff, program leaders, interns, and teaching artists lead the program, offering children an oasis of positive support and encouragement.

The show will be presented at SFCC this year during preparation for demolition and construction at the show’s traditional home, the Museum’s Education Annex which will be the site of the New O’Keeffe Museum campus.

“We are thrilled to partner with SFCC for this show and much more,” Angie Chandler, Director of Learning and Engagement at the Museum said. “It’s a true testament to SFCC’s commitment to the community that we were able to find a first-class home for our student’s work while our campus awaits exciting changes. We are thankful to the Visual Arts Gallery staff for welcoming us into such a terrific space.”

“SFCC is delighted to partner with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum to present the work of young student artists,” said Linda Cassel Director of Art on Campus. “It was our pleasure to also offer several art workshops led by our talented art faculty.”

The SFCC Visual Arts Gallery is in the Fine Arts Center on campus, 6401 Richards Ave in Santa Fe. The Art and Leadership Student Art & Leadership Student Art Show will be on display through August 22. More information about the Art & Leadership Program at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum can be found here. More information about the Visual Arts Gallery at Santa Fe Community College can be found here. 

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For media inquiries, contact:

Renee Lucero | Public Relations Manager 505-946-1063 rlucero@gokm.org

ABOUT THE GEORGIA O’KEEFFE MUSEUM: Since 1997, the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum celebrates the art, life, and independent spirit of Georgia O’Keeffe. Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where Georgia O’Keeffe lived the final decades of her life, the O’Keeffe has sites and experiences in two historic destinations, Santa Fe and Abiquiú. For more information, please visit gokm.org.

ABOUT SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: The Santa Fe Community College celebrates its 40th Anniversary as the pathway to success for individuals and the community. SFCC provides affordable, high-quality programs that serve the academic, cultural, and economic needs of the community. The college welcomes over 10,000 students per year in credit, noncredit, workforce training, personal enrichment, and adult programs.